中国古典戏曲与古希腊戏剧、印度梵剧并称为“世界三大古老戏剧”，并在长达800年以上的时间里，始终保持着自己的基本形态。文史知识编辑部编的《名家讲中国古典戏曲（英文版）》在简要概述中国戏曲发展历程和主要特点的基础上，重点选取有代表性的戏曲作品，从文学、表演等不同角度加以分析。国外读者可以由此明白如何更好地欣赏中国古典戏曲。

Types of Roles in Operas

“Seven Hang and Seven Ke”

Talks about Youling

Relationship between Actresses and Prosperity of Opera in the Yuan Dynasty

Talks about “Good” Opera Performers

Sichuan Opera

The Battle between Kunqu Opera VS. Local Opera and Conception beyond Image

“Raotou Opera”

Discussions about TiaoLingGuan

Facial Makeup

On Cultural Relics of Traditional Operas and Their Research Value

Pujiu Temple: The place for True Love

Types of Roles in Operas

“Seven Hang and Seven Ke”

Talks about Youling

Relationship between Actresses and Prosperity of Opera in the Yuan Dynasty

Talks about “Good” Opera Performers

Sichuan Opera

The Battle between Kunqu Opera VS. Local Opera and Conception beyond Image

“Raotou Opera”

Discussions about TiaoLingGuan

Facial Makeup

On Cultural Relics of Traditional Operas and Their Research Value

Pujiu Temple: The place for True Love

Lord Bao and Lord Bao Opera

The Talking and Singing Factors of Paiyou and Zaju in the

Song and Jin Dynasties

The Peach Blossom Fan and the "Combination of

Complexity and Briefness" in Traditional Historical Drama

Festival Dramas Performed in the Palace of Qing Dynasty